Leveraging Publisher Metadata for Universal Bibliographic Control

This paper investigates the integration of publisher metadata into bibliographic control to enhance the coverage of online publications in Finland's national bibliography. As the volume and diversity of online publications expands, traditional cataloging methods face significant challenges in achieving representative coverage of the national output. In response to these challenges, the National Library of Finland has implemented an automatic workflow for converting ONIX metadata into finalised bibliographic records. The paper outlines the technical infrastructure and implementation process of the conversion workflow, while also discussing quality control measures to ensure the reliability of the national bibliography. Central to the discussion is the balance between the quality and quantity of metadata in relation to the Universal Bibliographic Control (UBC) core principle of metadata authoritativeness. The establishment of a strategic partnership between libraries, publishers, and vendors is instrumental in fostering a metadata ecosystem that prioritizes data integrity, thereby supporting national bibliographies in their role of providing reliable access to information. Ultimately, the necessity for continuous adaptation in bibliographic practices is highlighted as a method to effectively meet the demands of the evolving digital publishing landscape. Keywords: National Bibliographies, Universal Bibliographic Control, UBC, online publications, metadata